Council Meeting February 6, 2023  Page 2  Turtle Creek Borough regular monthly meeting held on February 6, 2023 was called to order by  President Nick Bianchi who led the Pledge of Allegiance.  Ar moment of silence was observed for the police incident in McKeesport.  Roll Call:  President Bianchi-present Mr. Estocin-present Ms. Henkel-present Mr. Nolan-present Solicitor-present  Mr. Osman-present Mr. Spencer-present Mrs. Tinsley-present Mayor Forgie-absent  Approval of the. January 2023 minutes as submitted.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Osman approving the. January 2023 minutes as submitted. Motion carried. Correspondence: Allegheny League of Municipalities will hold their Educational Conference at Seven  Springs on April 13 thru April 16, 2023. 3 nights $529.47and: 2 nights $352.98.  Full Conference $350.00, One day Conference $175.00. Lodging is as follows:  Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments is asking for a sponsorship for the Allegheny League of  Municipalities Educational Conference at Seven Springs:  Gold Sponsorship Silver Sponsorship Bronze Sponsorship $ 200.00 Last yea'ssponsorship was $200.00  $1,000.00 $ 500.00  Motion  Mr. Estocin, Mr. Nolan approving the Sponsorship to the Turtle Creek Valley Council of  Governments.  Motion carried.  Turtle Creek Valley Council of Governments will hold their annual dinner on Friday, February 10, 2023at Edgewood Country Club. Guest speaker Senator. Jim Brewster. Cost is $55.00 per person.    Page: 3  Woodland Hills High School Department of Performing Arts is asking the Borough for an AD in their musical program. This year's musical is Suessical and Patrons Night is Thursday, April 20, 2023. The  program. AD is as follows: Extra Large $130.00 Large Medium Small  $ 80.00 $ 55.00 $ 30.00  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Spencer approving a large AD for the Woodland Hills High School Department  of Performing Arts Musical in the amount of $80.00. Motion carried.  The Human Services Center Mon Valley is offering free tax preparation from. January 30-April 12, 2023 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for person that qualify. Appointment only by calling 211 or visit  pa211sw.org. Citizens Report:  Beth Hamill- 1413 Maple Avenue-reporting that there is garbage on the property address 415 Mercer Street. There is an open door at the home located at 416 Mercer Street. Children have been playing with tires in the neighborhood. There are tires located on the property near her property. Mr. Bianchi stated that the Borough will send letters toi the property owner with the trash and tires. The Street Department will be notified to secure the door at 416 Mercer Street. Shei is concerned: about all the trash located around town and would like to have a group of volunteers tol help to clean up and to help educate the younger individuals about littering.  Committee Reports: Ms. Henkel- None  Mr. Osman- Motion to approve Change Order for the ALCOSAN Regionalization Trunk Sewer Takeover repairs with Specialty Pipe Services, LLC, using Sub Contractor Soli Construction in the amount of  $49,838.70. The is the final repair before the turnovert to ALCOSAN.  Motion  Mr. Osman, Mr. Spencer approving the change ordert for the ALCOSAN Regionalization Trunk SewerTakeover in the amount of $49,838.70 to Specialty Pipe Services, LLC: subcontractor Soli  Construction. Motion carried.    Page 4  Mr. Estocin- None Mr. Nolan- None  Mrs. Tinsley: Home Plate Garden season is coming and they are looking for volunteers. She has been Mr. Spencer- There has been traffic problems in the location of Propel School on Monroeville Avenue. The intersection is at three way stop. The Committee is recommending moving the stop sign on Monroeville Avenue at the school to the corner of Monroeville Avenue and Locust Street.  working with CONNECT group that helps small communities work together.  Motion  Ms. Henkel, Mr. Osman approving the moving of the stop sign from Monroeville Avenue to Locust Street. Question called: The Borough is trying toi find a wayt to help with the congestion  int the area. Motion carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee is asking the Civil Service Commission for a test for a Full Time  Police Officer list.  Motion  Mrs. Tinsley, Mr. Nolan approving the request to the Civil Service Commission to give test and  give the Borough a Certified List. Motion carried.  The Police and Public Safety Committee has received a request for al Handicap spot in the vicinity 112  Watson Drive. The requestor has submitted all the required documentation.  Motion  Mr. Nolan, Ms. Henkel approving the handicap spot in the vicinity of 112 Watson Drive. Question called: There is a no parking area at: 112 Watson Drive building. It will be ini the vicinity  of 80 Harper Drive. Motion carried.  Mr. Bianchi- There is a change in garbage collection. People who have al Monday, Thursday or Friday pickups will now be on' Wednesdays starting Wednesday, February: 15, 2023. Waste Management had  requested the change.    Page! 5  Police and Public Safety: Mayor Forgie- None  Solicitor- Comment on the Stop sign change. The change can occur by simple resolution if the original  ordinance for the stop signs allows. Ifnot, a new ordinance would be required.  Old Business:  Mr. Spencer, Mr. Estocin, ratifying the action taken by the Borough Administrator in the  payment of the. January 2023 bills in the amount of $198,855.93. Motion carried.  New Business: None  Mrs. Tinsley, Ms. Henkel adjourning until the next Council meeting Monday, March 6, 2023.  Motion carried. Recorded by: Julie Pantalone